Laboratory Operations Lead: Phlebotomy & Specimens

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day operations of the phlebotomy and specimen processing sections, ensuring adequate coverage and timely turnaround.

The role requires an Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology, WV HCTP licensure, and 3 years of lab experience; preferred BS MT/MLT and leadership experience. You will oversee staff, train, and maintain quality in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Three (3) years of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the laboratory department.
• Schedule assigned staff to ensure adequate staff coverage of all areas as required by workflow and work volume to complete workload.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel and provide timely orientation of new staff.
• Coordinate and oversee the technical activities of Specimen Processing and/or Phlebotomy to assure appropriate specimen collection and processing in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.
• Make recommendations of positive changes for the department policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assure that proper action is taken and documented whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Operate and oversee the operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Prepare and deliver patient specimens in accordance with standard operating policies and procedures.
• Orders, receives, and stores appropriate levels of all necessary supplies to carry out specimen processing activities.
• Respond to customer inquiries and perform a variety of duties related to customer service in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform duties of an MT or MLT.

Skills

Multitask

Effective communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Staff coordination

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (MT)

HCTP License (WV)

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate day-to-day operations of the phlebotomy and specimen processing sections, ensuring adequate coverage and timely turnaround.

The role requires an Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology, WV HCTP licensure, and 3 years of lab experience; preferred BS MT/MLT and leadership experience. You will oversee staff, train, and maintain quality in a fast-paced hospital laboratory.